Hell Game: Starting from Metropolis

"Oh? Extraordinary fish from the sewers, and a species I've never seen before. This is something new. Its effects are so-so, but it looks quite appealing; it should taste delicious."

Captain Penguin slurped a mouthful of saliva.

Cats eat fish just for fun; penguins are the ones who truly love eating fish.

"I'll add one more of this."

Before Captain Penguin could finish speaking, Peacock raised the sign again.

This time, she brought out a palm-sized, European-style round brass birdcage, with each bar engraved with spells smaller than grains of rice.

"Wow, this is the legendary cage in the palm of your hand. It can lock enemies in a birdcage, and over time it will transform their minds and bodies into those of birds, while retaining their previous memories. It is truly a divine artifact for humiliating enemies."

"It is said that three of these palm-sized cages were made, but the maker destroyed the other two because he was jealous of his favorite bird. In other words, this one in front of you is the unique piece. Your Excellency Peacock, where is the bird inside?"

"Captain Penguin asked."

"I just killed him."

The peacock casually tossed out the corpse of a cockatiel and said nonchalantly.

"Oh dear, what a pity. If we could keep this bird that can incite its owner to destroy other birdcages, the value of this cage in the palm of your hand would increase even further."

Captain Penguin said regretfully.

"I think that's enough."

The peacock didn't explain further, but simply said...

“Well. A great collector like you certainly doesn’t lack this extra value.”

"Captain Penguin shrugged his flippers and said."

The expressions of the people present varied, but most of them were not good.

Those who can participate in this auction are all prominent figures in their respective fields, and naturally they cannot stand Peacock's domineering and pretentious style.

However, since Peacock was a prominent figure throughout the entire metropolis, they could only suppress their dissatisfaction.

If it weren't for encountering something she truly loved, no one would want to compete with her.

As Captain Penguin previously stated, the value of collectibles primarily stems from their fun and rarity, and this palm-sized cage undoubtedly possesses both high levels of fun and rarity.

Therefore, when Peacock brought out this competing item, the atmosphere in the room immediately cooled down, and everyone was waiting to enter the closing stage.

However, while they could remain on the sidelines, Liu Zheng could not.

No matter what Peacock brings out today, he can only tough it out.

Even if he didn't win the bid, he had to show Si Xue his attitude, otherwise he'd be turned into a little octopus when he got back.

"What can we use to support it?"

Without much hesitation, Liu Zheng took out the monkey paw that couldn't be used to make wishes.

"This is... Oh my god, could this be a wishing monkey paw? How did it turn out like this?"

Captain Penguin immediately recognized it as one of the urban legends of this metropolis.

"After being shot through by the gravedigger's bullet, he declared him guilty and burned him."

He said it concisely.

However, the fewer the words, the more information is conveyed.

These words caused an uproar in the hall, and those who participated in the auction remotely also showed shocked expressions in front of the projector.

How many years has it been since the gravedigger last made a move, or rather, has he ever actually made a move?

Cemeteries are unlike other landmarks; it is almost impossible for anything to violate the rules of a landmark there.

Even if such a person were to enter, given the special nature of cemeteries, it would be impossible for outsiders to go in and investigate.

The deceased residing here have neither the courage nor the ability to reveal the secrets of the cemetery.

Therefore, the strong in Metropolis only knew that the Gravekeeper was definitely strong, but they didn't know exactly how strong he was.

And now, a specimen that had been attacked by the gravedigger is right in front of them, and it is even a monkey's paw from the urban legends of Metropolis.

Wait, how did these two entities come together and even clash?

The same question flashed through the minds of everyone present.

Given his position as a tomb keeper, what unfulfilled wish could he possibly have?

Even if it were possible, could a monkey's paw possibly complete it?

Chapter 567 Peacock: You dare to steal from me?

"Trading a monkey's paw for this cape? Are you crazy?"

"Are you crazy? If you had just said you had this, I would have given you a red dragon head instead of just a red dragon cloak."

"Lord Peacock, quickly bring out something even more powerful to thoroughly suppress his arrogance!"

The auction hall immediately descended into chaos.

The peacock ignored the jeering crowd, raised its head, and looked at Liu Zheng with a gaze that seemed to pierce through space.

Liu Zheng avoided her gaze, keeping his eyes down and his mind at ease.

Who knows if this woman can kill with her gaze? There's no need to confront her head-on at a time like this.

"I'll add one more of this."

The peacock withdrew its gaze and took out a roll of white paper.

With a flick of her wrist, the roll of paper unfurled in the air, revealing itself to be a banner.

The banner had ten large, crooked characters written on it.

"You bastard boss, give me back my hard-earned money!"

"The 'Demand for Wages' banner, once used, can represent all enemy employees whose wages are owed or withheld, demanding their wages from the enemy and causing corresponding real damage."

"The higher the enemy's rank and the more subordinates they have, the higher the true damage bonus, up to a maximum of 200%."

The projector explained the purpose of the banner.

"Good guy."

Liu Zheng exclaimed, "Wow!"

With a damage bonus of up to 200%, and it's true damage, this thing is practically a capitalist killer.

If Peacock were to exchange this thing for something else, wouldn't she be afraid that someone might use it against her later?

This woman doesn't seem like the kind of conscientious boss who would guarantee employee benefits.

"Good heavens, Your Excellency Peacock has really brought out something extraordinary. Luckily, our auction house employees are paid on time, otherwise I would have been too scared to preside over the auction."

Captain Penguin was joking.

Some of the collectors present also shared similar sentiments.

"But wasn't this item taken to the waste disposal plant by that 'mad lawyer'? How did it end up in your hands?"

"Captain Penguin asked."

"Mad Lawyer" is a legendary figure in the Metropolitan Court. He started as a small lawyer who handled divorce cases and debt disputes. Later, for some unknown reason, he began to help people with cases involving unpaid wages.

Perhaps due to his exceptional professional skills, or perhaps due to sheer luck, he initially won many cases, which led to more and more people who had been owed or had their wages withheld coming to him.

The "mad lawyer" got better and better at the game, even developing his own style and skill, and even top lawyers couldn't defeat him in court.

In that case, the defendants will have no choice but to defeat him outside of court.

Fortunately, they underestimated the "mad lawyer's" abilities, and he successfully escaped during their first assassination attempt.

For some reason, the employees who were owed wages, who should have been like a disorganized mess, showed amazing unity and discipline.

They arranged their own shifts to protect the "mad lawyer" around the clock and in all locations, acting as his human shield.

If one person dies, another person is brought in to replace them; if a hundred people die, a hundred people are brought in to replace them.

Under such protection, the "mad lawyer" finally survived until the trial and won a major case, successfully recovering more than 80 million yuan in wages and more than 30 million yuan in workers' compensation in one go, almost causing a large company's cash flow to break down.

This time, the defendants could no longer tolerate it.

So one dark and stormy night, a group of thugs with mixed backgrounds but acting in unison silently approached the "mad lawyer's" residence and launched a surprise attack.

The enemy was equipped with a large amount of standard equipment from the Deep Sea Empire, as well as many high-quality supernatural items. The ordinary, unpaid employees were no match for them and were quickly slaughtered.

To prevent the news from leaking out, even the other residents of that apartment building were all killed.

Colorful blood flowed from the rooftop all the way out of the building entrance, and screams echoed incessantly, yet they could not escape the soundproof barrier.

However, when the dark clouds dispersed and the blood moon reappeared, what walked out of the apartment building was the "mad lawyer," and only the "mad lawyer."

He stepped out of the surrounding barrier and shouted loudly, waking up the residents of the other buildings so they could see him and the banner in his hand.

Then he disappeared into the night.

That night, many company bosses died in their mansions, luxury cars, and lavish clubs.

Later, I heard the news that the "mad lawyer" had no choice but to flee into a waste treatment plant while being pursued by the Public Security Bureau.

After that, there was no further news.

Later on, no lawyer dared to take on such a large number of cases involving unpaid wages anymore; at most, they would selectively take on one or two cases to appease the city hall.

Because the city hall subsequently introduced relevant policies, which significantly tightened regulations on wage arrears and wage deductions.

"I went to the waste treatment plant."

"The peacock said calmly."

As for the fate of the "mad lawyer," it goes without saying.

"That unlucky woman."

After listening to the projector recount the story of the "mad lawyer," Liu Zheng's dislike for Peacock deepened.

With the "Wage Demand Banner" displayed, the scales of victory tipped even further in Peacock's favor.

After all, the "monkey paw that cannot grant wishes" is just a combination of two urban legends, and it has lost its original function.

The "wage-demanding banner" is not only a powerful weapon, but also a witness to a major event that led to the city hall's introduction of new policies, making its collectible value far superior.

The fact that this item was added to the auction indicates that Peacock is getting serious.

"Bring it on, who's afraid of who? We can lose the auction, but we can't lose our spirit."

Liu Zheng gritted his teeth and took out the "Nine-Turn Union Pill".

"Nine-Turn Aphrodisiac Pill!"

The moment the projection appeared on the auction table, a collector called out its name.

The next second, everyone's eyes were focused on this item.

The other collectibles merely satisfied their whims, while the "Nine-Turn Aphrodisiac Pill" could genuinely help them solve major problems.

"Why didn't you take out the Nine-Turn Union Pill sooner?!"

"No way, why are there so many lunatics at this auction? They have the Nine-Turn Union Elixir but don't put it up for auction. Instead, they bid on a cloak that looks like it's made of butt skin. If you're so sick, why don't you go to a mental hospital?"

"Damn it, if I find out who's wasting such a precious resource, I'll suck their brains out."

The people present grumbled and cursed.

Liu Zheng, who became the target of public criticism, could only smile bitterly. If he had no other choice, who would be willing to bid on so many treasures for something he didn't even know if he would need, and which might even have to be handed over later?

The peacock also fixed its gaze on the "Nine-Turn Aphrodisiac Pill," its originally indifferent gaze gradually becoming sharp.

Even for her, obtaining a "Nine-Turn Union Pill" was not an easy task.

Taoism in the metropolis was already in decline, and many of the ingredients in the "Nine-Turn Union Elixir" formula were only available overseas.

Even if you gather all the medicinal herbs, you may not be able to find a Taoist priest who knows how to refine pills, and even if you find a Taoist priest who knows how to refine pills, you may not be able to gather all the medicinal herbs.

The last time the "Nine-Turn Reunion Pill" appeared in the Metropolis was more than 30 years ago, and countless immortal beings fought tooth and nail for it back then.

"So it was you, that human deliveryman."

After a moment's thought, the peacock revealed Liu Zheng's identity.